Teacher of History

Tupton Hall School, Chesterfield, S42 6LG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now recruiting for a History Teacher, to teach in the Humanities Faculty and to contribute to the development of appropriate teaching programmes, resources and assessment methods within the Faculty.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to further develop their skills in a large and successful faculty. It also offers less experienced candidates, including ECTs, an excellent opportunity to develop, with the potential to teach KS5 History for the right candidate.

To be successful in this role you will have:-

QTS

Degree level qualification in History or relevant subject

Able to teach full range of ability 11-18

Able to support teaching in other areas within the Faculty including Geography and RE

Tupton Hall School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mr R Crunkhorn, Head of Humanities, r.crunkhorn@tuptonhall.org.uk .To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning inHistory

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Commitment to safeguarding

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

THS JD - PS Teacher of History.pdf - 483 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tupton Hall School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1611 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tupton Hall School website
• Email address: r.crunkhorn@tuptonhall.org.uk
• Phone number: 01246 863127
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tupton-hall-school-chesterfield

Tupton Hall School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Arranging a visit to Tupton Hall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.crunkhorn@tuptonhall.org.uk.

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